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Percentage difference calculator

The percentage difference between two values, and the percentage change each way.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Percentage difference calculator

Compare two values and see the percentage difference, which divides the gap by their average, plus the percentage change each way from one to the other. People mix these up: going from 50 to 60 is a 20 percent increase, but the symmetric difference is 18.2 percent.

How to use Percentage difference calculator

  1. Enter the first value.
  2. Enter the second value.
  3. Read the percentage difference and the percentage change in each direction.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Percentage difference or percentage change, which one?

Use change when one value is the clear starting point, like last year's price. Use difference when neither value is the reference and you just compare two numbers.

Why is the percentage change different in each direction?

Each change is measured against a different starting value. Going from 50 to 75 is up 50%, but going from 75 to 50 is down about 33%.

How is the percentage difference calculated?

It divides the absolute difference between the two values by their average, then multiplies by 100. Using the average means neither value is treated as the starting point.

Is Percentage difference calculator free?

Yes. Percentage difference calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Percentage difference calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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